The bike thieves in Davis are making more money than the alumni. Why are there not more resources in place to put a dent in their success rate? Look at the University of Pacific program to deter bike thefts. If the parents were asked for donations for this cause, I’ll bet the college would receive enough money to fund the program. Let’s catch these low-lifes who are making a real good living stealing our bikes!

With the price of higher education at an all-time high, CalPIRG and the UC Davis Bookstore have worked together to introduce two alternative methods to purchasing textbooks: a rental program and online open source texts.

Oct. 7 was a national day of action to defend public education, resulting in rallies, marches and sit-ins across the country. Organizers in Davis used the day to educate fellow students about recent decisions made by the administration.

First-year students may be apprehensive about adapting to a new college lifestyle, but they can look forward to a wholesome meal in the newly sustainable Cuarto Dining Commons.

Last week, I sacrificed some practical advice in favor of narrating a story about the history of exercise in schools. This week, I won’t be storytelling so much as putting some actionable tips to paper (cue collective sigh of relief). As I mentioned at the close of the previous column, exercise can help you in school. Not only does physical activity stimulate your brain by increasing blood-flow and oxygen, research shows active students are happier, have more energy and find it easier to concentrate on a task at hand.

I am never playing Ultimate Frisbee again.

Last week, I wrote a column on education. The intent? Create dialogue via this medium on an issue about which I feel strongly. I don’t have the answers, and will not pretend such. However, the provocation of debate was willful and I managed to extract a commentary on my commentary from one of the saner, more knowledgeable Davisites. This guy cared enough to make his views known on national issues. Bingo! That is the plan. I have a fervent belief that your ignorance starts right where your knowledge ends. Let the feedback keep coming in, please!

Women’s Soccer: You don’t get credit for almost winning.

Women’s Field Hockey: UC Davis took a break from their NorPac Conference schedule for a three-game swing in the Midwest.

UC Davis Bookstore: Alan Taylor; Flu Vaccination Clinic; Woodland Corn Maze; UC Davis Global Medical Brigades Introduction Night; UCD Waterski and Wakeboard Team Info Meeting.

Men’s football: Linebacker Dozie Amajoyi hoped Saturday’s game would end on defense.

Men’s water polo: A big crowd, big game, and high stakes signified this weekend for the Aggies.